New political order prevails as tribal districts head to polls – Pakistan
• Ex-Fata areas down from 12 to six seats following fresh delimitation• Security concerns continue to haunt districts bordering Afghanistan• Analysts say most promises made with residents of merged districts ‘haven’t materialised’ PAKISTAN’S ‘wild west’, the tribal region that straddles the Afghan border, has come a long way since 1996, when the area was first […]
Courts must deal with poll matters to guard democracy: SC – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court has ruled that electoral laws must be interpreted by courts in favour of enfranchisement rather than disenfranchisement so that maximum choice remains with the voters to elect their future leadership. “The aim of prescribing qualifications and disqualifications (under Articles 62 and 63 of the Constitution) for candidates […]
Pakistan and Sri Lanka grapple with ongoing financial disputes for 2023 Asia Cup
The financial disputes between Pakistan and Sri Lanka over the 2023 Asia Cup have come to the forefront, creating a tense situation that demands urgent resolution. The genesis of the issue lies in the planning of the Asia Cup, which was initially slated to take place in Pakistan. However, due to India’s reluctance to play […]
Azam Khan smashes record in ILT20 cricket history
In a thrilling encounter in the ongoing ILT20, Desert Vipers’ wicket-keeper batter, Azam Khan, etched his name into the history books with a spectacular match-winning performance against Gulf Giants yesterday. The action-packed game saw Azam Khan’s explosive innings shatter the record for the fastest fifty in ILT20 cricket history. Gulf Giants faced early setbacks after […]
Multiple roads flooded as rain lashes Karachi – Pakistan
Major arteries of Karachi were flooded on Saturday night as rain lashed most parts of the city. “The public is requested to avoid going out on the roads unnecessarily. Rescue teams are facing difficulties in emergency responses due to severe traffic jams on roads,” said a statement from Rescue 1122. It added that teams were […]
Main arteries choked as rain lashes most parts of Karachi – Pakistan
Major arteries of Karachi were choked on Saturday night as lashed most parts of the city. “The public is requested to avoid going out on the roads unnecessarily. Rescue teams are facing difficulties in emergency responses due to severe traffic jams on roads,” said a statement from Rescue 1122. It added that teams were dispatched […]